Bernard Moore, like De Morgan, did not make his own ceramics but used factory made blanks instead. He was a pioneer of highly colourful glaze effects inspired by 16th century Chinese ceramics.
Porcelain vase decorated by Bernard Moore (1850-1935), Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 1905-15.
Chinese hard paste porcelain bottle with trial glaze in matt jade green with fake Chinese marks to base.
Bernard Moore was another pioneer of glaze effects at his pottery in Stoke-on-Trent from 1905-15. He was a chemist-potter and the first to copy the spectacular oriental glazes. Like de Morgan, Moore did not make his own ceramics but used blank porcelain pieces instead. He used oxides fired at very high temperatures to produce a highly colourful range inspired by 16th century Chinese ceramics including a brilliant red glaze.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, purchase 1947.
Image © Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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